MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The mother of Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton, who had his left arm amputated after a violent crash in Miami-Dade early Thursday morning, said her son will get through this.
Tess Stephens posted a thank you on Facebook to everyone who has left messages of support.
“,,, my family and I welcome and appreciate all the love & support. KJ is a fighter!! And he will fight through this! Yes he did lose his arm but he’s got his life!” wrote Tess Stephens.
She then asked for respect and privacy so her son can heal and grieve for what he has lost and then get up and fight for “all the many blessings he does have!